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AB-2681 • 2026

Write-in candidates: fees.

Write-in candidates: fees.

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Sponsor
Hart
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Pending Referral
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'as specified' in the official text implies there are specific city offices mentioned elsewhere in law, but this document does not list them.

AB-2681: Nonsubstantive Change to Write-In Candidate Fee Rules

This bill makes a nonsubstantive change to the existing law that prohibits fees for write-in candidates, except in specific cases involving city offices.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes a nonsubstantive change to the provision regarding fees for write-in candidates.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Write-in candidates
  • Candidates running for specified city offices

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify exactly which words are being changed.
  • The source material does not list the specific types of city offices where fees may still be charged.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Pending Referral

Official Summary Text

Write-in candidates: fees.